About Koster
The surname Koster is of Dutch origin and is derived from the occupational name "koster," meaning "sexton" or "churchwarden." A sexton was responsible for the maintenance of a church, its grounds, and the ringing of the bells. The name Koster was often given to individuals who held this position or were associated with the church in some way. Over time, the surname Koster has spread beyond the Netherlands and can be found in various parts of the world.
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The surname Koster is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koster based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Koster is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Koster in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Koster using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.